An Anthology of Adventures
Welcome to Xander’s Meanders.
I’ve spent my life exploring Australia by foot, bike and kayak. This blog is a collection of those adventures, past and present.
The Story So Far…
I grew up in Western Australia with a passion for exploring wild places.
Starting in my own backyard, I first checked off some of the State’s most iconic trails; The Cape to Cape Track, The Bibbulmun Track and The Munda Biddi Trail.
As my experience grew, I took on more remote challenges; hiking the Murchison River Gorge and Stirling Ridge Walk, as well as mountain biking and kayaking all over the state.
In 2023 I spent a year exploring the Ningaloo Reef and further north into the Kimberley.
Then over the summer of 2023/2024 I fulfilled a long held dream to travel to Tasmania. This 3 month long camping trip was packed full of adventure as I visited exciting places and friendly people across the country.
After more than a decade of exploring WA and beyond, I’ve established myself in the South West, where I continue my adventures in Nature’s Playground.
Posting Schedule
I post every Monday, sharing my adventures both past and present!
Recurring Characters
Xander
As the writer and namesake for this newsletter you'll find me in every story.
A ‘jack of all trades’ in the outdoors, I enjoy many adventure sports and have worked across the industry too. My background includes Outdoor Education, Trail Building, and Camp Management. I believe playing outside is for everyone, you've just got to find what works for you.
Leanne
My wife and number one adventure buddy.
I met Leanne in 2014 and we've been adventuring together ever since. A person of extremes, Leanne enjoys an adrenaline rush just as much as finding a good place to sit.
Leanne loves connecting with other people outside.
Jonno
My original adventure buddy. Jonno was there when it all started; two teenagers on camp in the Walpole Wilderness.
Jonno features in a lot of my stories, especially the misadventures. Almost 20 years later we still get together regularly for new adventures.
Jonno's favourite thing is a contemplative walk along a babbling brook.
